New to Me and Gluten Free Giveaway

Blogfest – Best of Show Foods

I recently attended a fabulous convention. Maybe you’ve heard of it, IDEA World Fitness and Blogfest? Thought so. It’s a topic on conversation on many blogs and rightfully so. Part of the conference was an expo with food vendors giving information on their latest and greatest and the samples? They were everywhere! Things I bought or will buy…

I’m a long time fan of Food for Life products. Before I started a gluten free diet the only sliced bread I ate was Ezekiel. I was excited to see that they’ve come out with a new sprouted gluten free bread. It’s so good!

Simple. Sprouted. Snacking goodness. Granola products were one of the most popular. Every variety you can imagine all with claims of being the best of something. Two Moms in the Raw gets my vote for best granola. Two Moms in the Raw products include granola bars, nut bars, sea crackers, truffles and cereal.

Looking for a great gluten free pasta? Look no further. Explore Asian Authentic Cuisine has figured out the key to great tasting pasta that is gluten free but doesn’t taste gluten free. And the texture is more like conventional pasta than any other brand I’ve tried. I’m sure I’ll be sharing pasta recipes in the near future!

Navitas introduced me to Dragon Fruit and Golden Berries. If you’re like me you have no idea what Golden Berries are. Goldenberries have been cultivated for thousands of years beginning in the Incan Empire. Also known as “Incan Berries” or “Cape Gooseberries”, these warm-climate fruits are handpicked and sun-dried. Their chewiness and robust sweet and tart flavor make them popular with everyone from gourmet chefs to children.

Have you ever tried Dragonfruit? It’s OMG good! I made the mistake of not buying this on day 1. When I returned the next day they were sold out. It’s that good! Now I’m waiting for my order. Dragonfruit is harvested from a night-blooming cactus that grows in tropical regions including Thailand, Vietnam and South America. Also known as Pitaya, the large delicate fruit that sprout from the arms of the cactus have a strange and colorful appearance. The fruit is created only if the cactus flowers are pollinated at night by bats, moths and nocturnal creatures. Dragonfruit has a sweet flavor similar to pears and kiwifruits.

And last but not least, finally a gluten free pizza with a crust that doesn’t have a weird and unappetizing texture. Daiya provided sample bites of the pizza. Whenever it was put out it was a matter of minutes before the samples were gone. Even people that do not eat a gluten free diet liked it.

I am suspecting a gluten intolerance in myself, so I am trying a gluten free diet. It’s been a little difficult for me as I LOVE my homemade bread and so does my family. I am also a dairy – free vegetarian, so we are experimenting to find recipes that we like. The most recent thing I tried is dandelion root tea. Um… it doesn’t taste great. 😉

We recently found out my son is allergic to gluten, so this would be wonderful! I have been experimenting with allergy free coconut flour recipes, but it is definitely a work in progress. Thank you for the great giveaway!

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Jill is a wife, mom of 2, Psychologist, Certified Personal Trainer and Registered Yoga Teacher sharing a vision of healthy living to empower you to live a life of fitness, health and happiness and achieve your healthiest and happiest self. Jill believes in a balanced approach to wellness and is passionate about helping women love and care for their bodies in the midst of busy lives.

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